MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
		Lumbar tube
Fungal, CSF Culture with Cryptoccal Antigen		1 ml
Alternative name(s)
Lab section	Microbiology
When performed	24 hours / 7 days Daily Ag:Mon-Fri
When reported	Daily

Sunquest code	FUNCRY
SMS code	CULT, FUNGAL/CSF W/CRYPTO AG

Important notes:	Cryptococcus Antigen testing is performed on fungal CSF requests, India Ink is not available. Minimum amount required: Bacteria, at least 1 ml; Fungal, at least 1ml; AFB, at least 1ml; Viral, at least 1ml
Rejection criteria:	Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen
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Last revised 11/07/2011